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XAF 431

1956 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,895 mi
Last recorded1,895 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1956 Land Rover SWB53,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAF 431
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 1,895 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight pull to nearside when braking at low speed.

Underside of vehicle very dirty some areas becoming difficult to inspect.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 301 miles

Brake pedal action slightly stiff.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,826 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 97,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,217 miles

Play in steering system becoming excessive.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,942 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,063 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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XAF 431 is a 1956 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1956 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,085 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAF 431, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 70 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAF 431?

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What year was XAF 431 registered?

XAF 431 is a 1956 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 27 September 1956.

Is XAF 431 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAF 431 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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